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Quality Out-of-School Programs in Idaho.
The Idaho Out-of-School Network, ION, is a non-profit dedicated to supporting quality programs for Idaho’s youth.
Registration Open for Recharge!
ION’s annual Recharge events are for OST professionals and advocates to share resources, make new partnerships, and highlight local successes.
This year’s theme, Cultivating Community Connections, highlights the amazing reciprocal relationships that programs have fostered with local businesses while also inviting participants to explore new connections and possibilities for collaboration.
Dates:
- American Falls – April 21
- Caldwell – April 23
- Moscow – May 4
Idaho Evaluation of 2023-2024 School Year
Know someone making a difference for youth and out-of-school programs? Nominate them and help us celebrate the champions in our community.
Categories:
Afterschool Program Staff
School Day Partners
Afterschool Advocates
Youth Leaders
Champions will receive complimentary registration and travel to the 2026 Power Up! Summit to receive their award in person.
The deadline to submit nominations is June 10, 2026!
America After 3pm Report is Out
It’s here! America After 3PM Report (2025) is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and families spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own OST programs.
Idaho Evaluation of 2023-2024 School Year
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News and Events
ION’s Teen Leadership Meet-Up
ION’s Teen Leadership Meet-Up brought together over 50 young folks from across Idaho to share their experience and opinions on youth programing. On October 8, 2025, teens gathered at JUMP in Boise for teambuilding activities,
2024 LOA Champion Bios
Boise (10/2025) – The Idaho Out-of-School Network today announced the names of six Idaho Afterschool Champions for 2024, as part of National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. This national celebration highlights the importance of more than 850,000 people who provide
Lights On Afterschool 2025 Governor’s Proclamation
Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive.
Empowering Future Innovators: Nampa School District’s STEM Ambassadors Program
In an inspiring initiative, the Nampa School District is participating in ION’s TMC Works Program. This program, designed to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education with STEM Ambassadors, is not only enhancing students’
Discover the Impact of Fifth-Day Programs in Idaho
Curious about how fifth-day programs are supporting students and families in Idaho? ION’s own Anna Almerico’s article in SLATE Magazine dives into the essential role these programs play in bridging gaps created by the four-day
Idaho Learns Everywhere
June 25, 2024 – This blog post is an insider report on how the Idaho Out-of-School Network of educators and program leaders stepped up and saved educational opportunities during the pandemic. ION and its informal